Patrick's Bar Vin

Patrick Van Hoorebeek, founder of the wine-themed marching group the Krewe of Cork (www.kreweofcork.com) and maitre d' at a succession of local restaurants, opened a new wine bar in the French Quarter. Patrick's Bar Vin (730 Bienville St., 581-7300; www.patricksbarvin.com) is inside the St. Louis Hotel and opens onto a lush courtyard. The bar offers an extensive wine list and many Belgian beers, and a menu of small plates is coming soon.